•Anderson Cooper attacked in Egypt. During a backlash attack on protestors in Cairo on Wednesday, a mob of Mubarak supporters apparently jumped the gay CNN personality (top photo) and his crew. Early reports say Cooper was punched in the head about 10 times.

•Chick-fil-A returns to University of Indiana South Bend. The school suspended the restaurant chain’s sales privileges on campus under a firestorm after support of anti-gay groups came to light. After a review, the suspension was lifted and the chicken giant is back in business on campus without restrictions.

•Ricky Martin wants to be a gay activist. The singer who finally came out last year (third photo) talks to Parade magazine about being out to inspire others, including a teenager who says Martin gave him the courage to be open about his own sexual orientation.

•Name change denied to South Dakota lesbians. Two female couples so far have been denied changing their last names after marriages in Iowa. Since South Dakota officially bans recognition of gay marriages from other states, officials cite name changes as legal validation of the unions.

•Golden State Warriors hosts first “Gay & Lesbian Night.” The team most associated with Tim Hardaway and his “I hate gay people” comment leverages the large LGBT population in the Bay Area in the March 11 game against the Portland Trailblazers. Beginning in 2004, other NBA teams that have held “gay nights” include the 76ers and the Raptors.